Oberstown offers a wide range of career development opportunities in an environment committed to the highest standards of care.

Oberstown employs around 250 staff to deliver a 24/7 service based on a framework with the following elements: Care, Education, Healthcare, work on Offending behaviour and Preparation for leaving (CEHOP®). This approach was developed at Oberstown from legal requirements set out in section 158 of the Children Act, 2001.

The staffing complement is made up of social care workers; night supervisor officers; unit managers; catering staff; household staff; maintenance; medical; and administration staff. The campus management team is comprised of a Director and Deputy Directors for residential care, young people’s care, risk and safety, HR and general operations.

Oberstown is continually developing its people, processes and capabilities in line with best international standards. We believe it is important to provide opportunities for personal challenge, development and, where possible, career progression to allow colleagues at Oberstown to realise their full potential. We provide access to learning, guidance and assistance to ensure employees are encouraged to increase their knowledge, skills and experience. This includes a four-week induction programme, internal training programmes, mentoring and coaching, and external training. We are committed to the professional development of all colleagues who wish to pursue academic education in furtherance of their professional development at Oberstown.